Wearing an open toe compression stocking is generally a matter of personal preference. Post-surgery and post-sclerotherapy, many doctors will prescribe an open toe stocking so it's possible to check blood flow to the feet without removing the stocking. An open toe stocking is often a great choice for people with big feet, bunions or hammer toes.

Open toe options are also great when wearing open toe shoes and sandals!

It's also very easy to use a donning device like a foot slippie or Easy-Slide with an open toe stocking. You just put the device on your foot, pull on the stocking, then pull the donner out the open toe.